Bbsus4 chord
Bb suspended 4th · also written A#sus4
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
F
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Notes
- BbR
- Eb4
- F5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
Bbsus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bbsus4
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
F
1st inversion Bbsus4/Eb
C5
Eb
F
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bbsus4/F
C5
F
Bb
C6
Eb
More Bb chords
Suspended 4th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bbsus4 chord?
The Bb suspended 4th chord (Bbsus4) has 3 notes: Bb, Eb and F.
How do you play Bbsus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, Eb and F, starting from Bb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a suspended 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).
Is Bbsus4 the same as A#sus4?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbsus4 and A#sus4 sound the same.